Breaking the News

Breaking the News episodes:

• 04.19.2024

  Athena Kugblenu, Stuart McPherson, Julia Sutherland & Scott Agnew

  On the last in the current series of Breaking the News, Des and the panel take a look at the latest trials for Donald Trump, the potential UK smoking ban, over 30’s daytime raves, Liz Truss’ book and much more.

  
• 04.12.2024

  Rory Bremner, Marjolein Robertson, Jamie MacDonald & Tatty Macleod

  On Breaking the News this week, Des and the panel take a look at the latest news on climate change, the alcohol ban on Scotrail trains, a return from Bridget Jones and much more.

  
• 04.05.2024

  Glenn Moore, Krystal Evans, Gareth Waugh & Kathleen Hughes

  Jay Lafferty hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.

  
• 03.29.2024

  Robin Ince, Amy Matthews, Mark Nelson & Susan Riddell

  Recorded at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, this week Des and the teams take a look at; public satisfaction in the NHS, accusations about a Chinese cyber attack, how climate change will affect beer, a study into what dogs can...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Neil Delamere, Ashley Storrie, Connor Burns and Josie Long

  Recorded at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, this week Des and the teams take a look at a potential plot against the Prime Minister, the outcome of the Russian election, new guidelines on film ratings, the future of transport, MP...

  
• 03.15.2024

  Janey Godley, Chris Thorburn, Tiff Stevenson & Billy Kirkwood

  On Breaking the News this week Des and the teams take a look at royal photo editing gone wrong, Jason Leitch stepping down, a happiness course, a Scottish deli, Lily Allen and Oscar winner Emma Stone.

  
• 03.08.2024

  Susie McCabe, Raymond Mearns, Val McDermid & Ignacio Lopez

  On Breaking the News this week Des and the teams take a look at the Spring Budget, Super Tuesday in the US, money to move to a Scottish island, a proposed Scottish spy agency, George Galloway’s by-election win and a...

  
• 03.01.2024

  Elaine Malcolmson, Marc Jennings, Esther Manito and Don Biswas

  On Breaking the News this week Des and the teams take a look at a Willy Wonka experience gone wrong , the proposed council tax freeze, junk food bans, financial regrets, Brendan Rodgers and Liz Truss.

  
• 02.23.2024

  Stuart Mitchell, Bethany Black, Rosco McClelland and Eleanor Morton

  On Breaking the News this week Des and the teams take a look at the latest from the Post Office scandal, the politics of oil and gas in Scotland, Beyoncé getting into country music, the impact that your diet can...

  
• 02.16.2024

  Jay Lafferty, Ray Bradshaw, Ria Lina and Chris Forbes

  Breaking the News is back and this week Des and the teams take a look at the controversy around the name of the Redcoat Cafe in Edinburgh, the shortage of NHS Dentists, cause for hope on Paisley high street, Delivery...

  
• 12.29.2023

  Breaking the Year

  Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.

  
• 12.01.2023

  Felicity Ward, Mark Nelson, Elaine Malcolmson and Liam Withnail

  Des Clarke hosts Scotland's award-winning satirical news quiz.

  
• 11.24.2023

  Josie Long, Raymond Mearns, Amy Matthews and Chris Thorburn

  This week on Breaking The News, Des and the teams take a look at the latest out of the UK Covid 19 Inquiry, the return of Black Friday, saying goodbye to the Edinburgh Zoo pandas, the 60th anniversary of Doctor...

  
• 11.17.2023

  Jay Lafferty, Stuart Mitchell, Ian Smith & Dana Alexander

  This week on Breaking The News, Des and the teams take a look at the sacking of Suella Braverman, the hiring of David Cameron, the roaming bill of Michael Matheson, why keeping good news to yourself could be good for...

  
• 11.10.2023

  Ashley Storrie, Jim Smith, Esther Manito and Ignacio Lopez

  This week on Breaking The News, Des and the teams take a look at The first King's Speech in 70 years, the latest from the world of Donald Trump, a perfect job for Harry Potter fans, the top nicknames in...

  
• 11.03.2023

  Susie McCabe, Chris Forbes, Laura Lexx & Rosco Mcclelland

  This week on Breaking The News, Des and the teams take a look at revelations from the UK Covid Inquiry, The Scottish Government announcement concerning handing in communications to the Inquiry, a valuable French artwork in the Highlands, Glasgow’s place...

  
• 10.27.2023

  Ray Bradshaw, Janey Godley, Bruce Devlin & Athena Kugblenu

  This week on Breaking The News, Des and the teams take a look at one year of Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister, criticism of the state of Glen Coe, new guidelines for Scottish Country Dancing, Nicola Sturgeon passing her driving...

  
• 10.20.2023

  Jamie MacDonald, Marjolein Robertson, Connor Burns & Tatty Macleod

  This week on Breaking The News, Des and the teams take a look at the SNP conference in Aberdeen, Scotland qualifying for the 2024 Euros, Gen Z eating habits, 100 Years of Disney, Madonna on tour and something strange going...

  
• 10.13.2023

  Ria Lina, Gareth Waugh, Susan Riddell & Elliot Steel

  Breaking The News is back and this week Des and the teams take a look at the Labour Party conference, the hosting of Euro 2028, Aberdeen University graduations, the return of Big Brother, marathon runner Kelvin Kiptum and Justin Timberlake's...

  
• 08.25.2023

  Josie Long, Ignacio Lopez, Elaine Malcolmson & Jim Smith

  For the final time this series Des and the teams take a look at the week’s big news, including: MSP Kate Forbes speaking at the Edinburgh Festivals, a nightmare at the British Museum, film and tV production in Scotland, how...

  
• 08.18.2023

  Edinburgh Festival Special: Val McDermid, Ed Byrne, Olga Koch & Stuart Mitchell

  This week from the Edinburgh Festival, Des and the team take a look at the new charges being faced by former President Trump, Keir Starmer's visit to Scotland, low cost airlines, our attitudes towards maths education, remakes of classic films...

  
• 08.11.2023

  Edinburgh Festival Special: Susie McCabe, Marcus Brigstocke, Susan Riddell & Connor Burns

  This week from the Edinburgh Festivals Des and the teams take a look at spending by Civil servants in Scotland, a return to the office after the pandemic, how many steps you should do in a day, wedding drama in...

  
• 08.04.2023

  Ray Bradshaw, Diona Doherty, David Kay & Karen Bartke

  This week Des and the teams take a look at the latest legal trouble for Donald Trump, proposed new oil and gas licenses in the north east of Scotland amid a climate crisis, the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships, drone...

  
• 07.28.2023

  Athena Kugblenu, Marc Jennings, Krystal Evans & Billy Kirkwood

  Jay Lafferty hosts Scotland's topical panel show. This week the teams take a look at Alison Rose and the storm over the “mishandling” of Nigel Farage’s bank accounts, Police Scotland’s position on facial hair for officers, the latest white paper...

  
• 07.21.2023

  Janey Godley, Mark Nelson, Alison Spittle and Chris Forbes

  This week on Scotland's topical panel show the teams take a look at Keir Starmer’s decision not to scrap the two-child benefit cap, trouble with the 2026 commonwealth games, a boom in music tourism, dentists in Dunoon, SNP minister Elena...

  
• 07.14.2023

  Neil Delamere, Susan Riddell, Liam Withnail & Dana Alexander

  This week on Scotland's topical panel show the teams take a look at; President Biden's visit to the UK, AI technology at Wimbledon, Damian Lewis at the British Grand Prix and is the formal dinner party a thing of the...

  
• 07.07.2023

  Tiff Stevenson, Raymond Mearns, Marjolein Robertson & Chris Thorburn

  This week on Scotland's topical panel show the teams take a look at; The King’s visit to Edinburgh, Could Orkney become part of Norway?, the correct place to store your condiments, a new rival to Twitter, an announcement from Mhairi...

  
• 06.30.2023

  Amy Matthews, Scott Agnew, Tatty Macleod and Rosco McClelland

  This week Des Clarke and the teams take a look at the Covid Inquiry, supermarket bosses facing questions in parliament, the consequences of turning off a fridge, proposals for a Scottish tourist tax, a record-breaking Munro bagger and acting legend...

  
• 06.23.2023

  Ashley Storrie, Gareth Waugh, Ria Lina & Pierre Novellie

  Des is back for a brand new series! This week the teams take a look at the partygate vote in Parliament, proposals for a Scottish constitution, the benefits of napping, Scotland's rainy football victory, Banksy in Glasgow and this year's...

  
• 04.21.2023

  Chris Forbes, Janey Godley, Scott Agnew & Esther Manito.

  It’s the 250th episode and this week Des and the teams take a look at the First Minister Humza Yousaf’s statement to parliament amid ongoing issues, protests at the World Snooker Championship, the UK’s new emergency alert system, David...

  
• 03.31.2023

  Val McDermid, Jim Smith, Felicity Ward & Marc Jennings

  Des and the teams take a look at Humza Yousaf the new First Minister of Scotland, the soaring cost of living, airships, Brian Cox seeing ghosts and Scott McTominay seeing Scottish football success.

  
• 03.24.2023

  Susie McCabe, Alasdair Beckett-King, Ria Lina & Paul McDaniel

  Recorded at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Des and the teams take a look at the race to become Scotland’s next First Minister, Boris Johnson facing MPs, the chance to do a PhD in one of Scotland's favourite TV shows,...

  
• 03.17.2023

  Mark Nelson, Diona Doherty, Ignacio Lopez & Hannah Fairweather

  Recorded at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Des and the teams take a look at the race to become Scotland’s next First Minister, the Spring Budget, vinyl record sales, Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh and the row between Gary Lineker and...

  
• 03.10.2023

  Ashley Storrie, Daliso Chaponda, Marjolein Robertson & Ray Bradshaw

  Des and the teams take a look at the race to become Scotland’s next first minister, the recent cold weather, sharing meals and national treasure David Attenborough.

  
• 03.06.2023

  Breaking 100 Years of The News

  Des Clarke is joined by Kaye Adams, Jamie MacDonald, Jo Caulfield and Stuart Mitchell to look back at 100 years of news as we celebrate a century of BBC broadcasting from Scotland.

  
• 03.03.2023

  Athena Kugblenu, Raymond Mearns, Elaine Malcolmson & Chris Thorburn

  Des and the panel discuss the new Northern Ireland Brexit deal, the SNP leadership race, trainer sales and Idris Elba.

  
• 02.24.2023

  Eleanor Morton, Gareth Waugh, Thanyia Moore & Bruce Devlin

  Des and the panel discuss the SNP leadership race, Roald Dahl and the 4-day working week.

  
• 02.17.2023

  Jay Lafferty, Connor Burns, Susan Riddell and Glenn Moore

  Des and the panel discuss Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation, spy balloons and Darvel manager Mick Kennedy

  
• 12.30.2022

  Review of 2022 with Susie McCabe, Chris Forbes, Karen Dunbar & Neil Delamere

  Des and the panel take a look back at 2022.

  
• 12.23.2022

  The Best of Unbroadcast

  Join Des Clarke for all the hilarious previously unbroadcast material from this year’s Breaking The News. It’s your chance to get the full live recording experience, as we present to you the finest quips, songs and epic stories that for...

  
• 12.16.2022

  Lucy Porter, Raymond Mearns, Susan Riddell and Alasdair Beckett-King

  Des and the panel discuss strikes, the big freeze, holograms and Strictly star Hamza Yassin

  
• 12.09.2022

  Marjolein Robertson, Jamie MacDonald, Priya Hall & Stuart McPherson

  Des and the panel talk Harry and Meghan, Labour's vision for Scotland, 30 years of texting and James Cameron.

  
• 12.02.2022

  Josie Long, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Karen Bartke and Ed Patrick

  Des and the panel talk train strikes, town centre decline, forced 'fun' in the workplace and Bear Grylls.

  
• 11.25.2022

  Mark Nelson, Esther Manito, Jay Lafferty and David Kay

  Des and the panel discuss the indyref Supreme Court case, the Qatar World Cup and naturism.

  
• 11.18.2022

  Jo Caulfield, Ignacio Lopez, Amy Matthews & Stephen Buchanan

  Guest host Chris Forbes and the panel give us their take on Trump 2024, the NHS under pressure, the Qatar World Cup and the demise of the dinner party.

  
• 11.11.2022

  Ria Lina, Jim Smith, Eleanor Morton & Gareth Waugh

  Des and the panel give us their take on Sir Gavin Williamson’s resignation, COP27, the US midterms and unusual highland weddings.

  
• 11.04.2022

  Ashley Storrie, Scott Agnew, Celya AB and Billy Kirkwood

  The panel discuss COP27, Matt Hancock in the jungle and the word of the year.

  
• 10.28.2022

  Glenn Moore, Krystal Evans, Stuart Mitchell & Njambi McGrath

  The panel discuss the latest new PM, the cost of living crisis, annoying office habits and why cats prefer 'baby talk' from their owners

  
• 10.21.2022

  Karen Dunbar, Marc Jennings, Hannah Fairweather & Chris Thorburn

  What’s a week it’s been with news actually breaking during the show! Des and team look at the resignation announcement from Downing Street, festival tickets, Lewis Capaldi and did you know you were eating chocolate wrong?

  
• 10.14.2022

  Ray Bradshaw, Leila Navabi, Elaine Malcolmson and Alun Cochrane

  We’re back and there’s no shortage of news to talk about! This week, amongst other things, the panel discuss 'Indyref 2', economic turmoil and working from the pub (WFP).